In the first summer semester I took the reading disabilities class. It really opened my eyes to some things about children with disabilities and especially reading disabilities. I learned so much. I have a strong desire to learn more about how to really help those struggling readers in my classroom. I am looking forward to this semester and learning more.

Greetings. I am the instructor of record for this class. I came to Appalachian State 7 years ago (8?). I am particularly interested in any kids who struggle in learning to read, especially kids with... more

Dr. Koppenhaver, First, I think you should meet a first grader of mine. He has spent two years in Kindergarten and this year is his first year in first grade. After administering the Early Reading... more

Jennifer, Three cheers for you and your student's success. Three cheers for you for assessing the nature of his difficulties, figuring them out, and then teaching him in a way that apparently makes... more

Dr. Koppenhaver, I am Tonya Isenhour. We have spoke on the phone twice about my computer skills. Sorry, I am not as savvy as the other students. I am a graduate of ASU with a Physical Education... more

What a shame about the Teaching Fellows program. It's unfortunate to hear about so many valuable programs being cut these days. Guilford College isn't too far from where I live, and I find it to be a ... more

I was in that class, too, and really enjoyed it. I wish I had been able to take it during a full semester, because I know Dr. Ward had to condense things. There's so much that we need to know, and... more

Being in special education, children with reading difficulties are my life. There are so many different disablities (other than learning differences) that teachers are being made aware of and having... more

Glad to hear the various encouragements in this strand. I'm the flip side of Amanda's comment: I've loved every course I've taught in this program. I love the practical focus of grad students who are ... more

No plans to replace it with anything. Simply eliminated entirely from the state budget at present. They will honor the scholarships awarded to the four current classes. There is an outside chance it... more